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Hello, well earlier whilst I attending Physical Education outside we were playing Football. I ran in to gain the ball although I collided with another opponent. The opponent fell backwards and hit the floor whilst I didn't take much note of what had happened and continued playing. After about 2-3 minutes I had a large amount of pain coming from gastrocnemius (lower leg muscle). I couldn't continue playing on the pitch so I thought I would remain in goal for the remaining time through the game, I was limping throughout the match and could barely walk and struggled to run.

After the match I continued on with the rest of my theory classes and managed to walk without too much trouble, I didn't bother getting it sorted during my time at school. I just limped on my left leg through the whole day. After school I had the same problem continuing, by this time I knew it wasn't a minor injury because it would have been healing automatically, it was continuing to get worse during the day.

Right now I can barely walk, doctors are closed and I'm not sure if I want to head over to Accident & Emergency because I'm not completely sure if it's something serious or not. If anyone has experienced the same problem then be sure to let me know what the damage is and if it's a serious injury rather than something minor. I was planning on going into school for the last day before the Halloween break although I don't think I'll be walking for a while.

TL;DR- Injured left leg whilst colliding with someone in a Football match, didn't take much note of the issue. After school suffered from large amounts of pain and whenever pressure is applied to my lower leg it's very painful. Even the slightest of movements can inflict damage.

EDIT: Forgot to mention there's no bruising or swelling forming, it's been giving me pain throughout the past 8 hours.

Thanks in advance SupportForums.

Just put some ice on the wound and if it still hurts visit the Hospital.

So many people get broken bones playing football, hence the reason I don't play.

I actually have a broken wrist right now. But your injury is far worse.

(10-27-2011, 01:14 PM)Muted Wrote: [ -> ]I actually have a broken wrist right now. But your injury is far worse.

Unlucky man, I haven't yet visited the accident and emergency.
I'm not sure if I want to, I'm off for Halloween from school although I don't want to come back in bandages just in case I have broken my leg.
I'm clueless on what I should do about the situation I'm in.

Are you still having pain / finding it hard to walk 3 days later?

(10-27-2011, 09:36 PM)MarkW7 Wrote: [ -> ]Are you still having pain / finding it hard to walk 3 days later?

Yeah, still experiencing continuous pain.

Did you get pins and needles when you first did it? Does it hurt all the time or only when you stand on it?

(10-27-2011, 09:50 PM)MarkW7 Wrote: [ -> ]Did you get pins and needles when you first did it? Does it hurt all the time or only when you stand on it?

Not sure about pins and needles although when pressure's applied it's pretty painful.

I'd go get it x-rayed probably will be fractured / broken if it's still an issue 3 days later. Is the pain worse / better / the same as when you did it?